News for 'Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate'

Chopper scam: ED questions ex-IAF chief Tyagi on day 2

Chopper scam: ED questions ex-IAF chief Tyagi on day 2

Rediff.com6 May 2016

He was subjected to a marathon 10-hour questioning on Thursday by ED investigators.

Money laundering case: Misa Bharti grilled for 8 hours by ED

Money laundering case: Misa Bharti grilled for 8 hours by ED

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The officials said her statement was also recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Youth Congress expels leader for appearing as Michel's counsel

Youth Congress expels leader for appearing as Michel's counsel

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

In a statement, the Youth Congress said Joseph represented Michel in his personal capacity and did not consult the party before appearing in the case.

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

A company statement said the couple is facing a case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation for the last two years, and sought to link the action with muzzling of free speech and freedom of the press.

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used poetry and humour to take swipes at the government on Monday, saying nothing will be accomplished by changing names, and went on to recall how first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'inclusive' approach of involving opposition parties had led to the laying of a strong foundation for the Constitution.

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was questioned for about nine hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Monday in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal pilferage scam in the state.

Relief for Chidambaram as HC extends interim protection from arrest

Relief for Chidambaram as HC extends interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

During the hearing, the Central Bureau of Investigation told the court that it has already filed its reply in the case.

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Addressing a press conference a day after the CBI raid against him, Sisodia expressed apprehension that the agency or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) may arrest him in the next 3-4 days, while Chief Minister Kejriwal, who has been aggressively taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party in Modi's home state, announced on Twitter that he will be touring Gujarat with Sisodia from Monday.

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recorded statement of Ramdev in connection with its probe in the alleged kidnapping of his 'guru' Swami Shankar Dev who mysteriously went missing six years ago while taking a morning walk in Haridwar.

Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest in INX media case

Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest in INX media case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The court directed Chidambaram to cooperate with the ED's investigation.

Delhi court allows ED to quiz, arrest Chidambaram

Delhi court allows ED to quiz, arrest Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Since his arrest on August 21, he has till Tuesday spent 54 days in custody -- both of the CBI as well as judicial -- in nine spells.

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

"Religious festivals seem to have become occasions to intimidate and bully others -- a far cry from when they were occasions for joy and celebration. Instead, there is intimidation and discrimination only on account of their religion, food, caste, gender or language," Gandhi said.

Mallya sinks deeper, as ED registers case against him

Mallya sinks deeper, as ED registers case against him

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The ED has pressed charges under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Mallya and others named in the CBI complaint

HC rejects Virbhadra Singh's plea to quash PMLA case

HC rejects Virbhadra Singh's plea to quash PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The court also dismissed petitions of his wife Pratibha Singh, son Vikramaditya Singh and another person.

Money laundering case: ED questions Himachal CM's wife

Money laundering case: ED questions Himachal CM's wife

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The Enforcement Directorate, probing money laundering charges against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his family members, on Tuesday recorded the statement of his wife Pratibha Singh

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of Indian assets in Kodaikanal and Ooty in Tamil Nadu and a flat in Delhi's Jorbagh. A cottage and house in Somerset in the UK and a tennis club located in Barcelona, Spain have also been attached as part of the same order, the agency said.

Companies, personnel in coal scam under ED scanner

Companies, personnel in coal scam under ED scanner

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Enforcement Directorate to take a "conclusive action" towards attachment of assets of those involved in coal scam.

SC upholds bail granted to ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh

SC upholds bail granted to ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Bombay high court order granting bail to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in a money laundering case.

ED summons Virbhadra Singh in money laundering case

ED summons Virbhadra Singh in money laundering case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Officials said the agency has issued fresh summons to Singh as it wants to record his statement under the PMLA.

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Christian Michel's investigation in New Delhi has revealed nothing substantial, contrary to the expectations of the prime minister and the media hype. A fascinating excerpt from Raju Santhanam's The Untold Story of Christian Michel and Agustawestland.

FinMin detects Rs 2,280 cr black money routed through PPP

FinMin detects Rs 2,280 cr black money routed through PPP

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

About Rs 2,280 crore (Rs 22.80 billion) unaccounted income being allegedly routed through Private Placement Programme (PPP) has been detected by economic intelligence sleuths.

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

These builders had collected the taxes from prospective buyers but had failed to deposit them.

Dubai court orders extradition of AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel

Dubai court orders extradition of AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips ED summons in Delhi, may get fresh notice

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips ED summons in Delhi, may get fresh notice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Banerjee, the 34-year-old nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is stated to have sent an email to the investigating officer of the case citing some personal reasons for his non-appearance.

Jharkhand suspends mining secretary Pooja Singhal arrested for MGNREGS scam

Jharkhand suspends mining secretary Pooja Singhal arrested for MGNREGS scam

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal, earlier arrested and remanded to the custody of the ED in a suspected money laundering case, was suspended by the Jharkhand government on Thursday, an official said.

Nearly 5000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs, SC told

Nearly 5000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs, SC told

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

A total of 4,984 cases are pending against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly/Council out of which 1,899 cases are more than five years old, the Supreme Court was told on Thursday.

CBI books Amnesty for FCRA violation; conducts raids

CBI books Amnesty for FCRA violation; conducts raids

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

After the case was registered, the CBI carried out searches at four places in the national capital and Bengaluru.

Vijay Mallya row: Ex-Kingfisher staff to move SC over their dues

Vijay Mallya row: Ex-Kingfisher staff to move SC over their dues

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Senior lawyer M V Kini agrees to fight their case for free, given their financial condition

ED to invoke India-UK treaty for Mallya's extradition

ED to invoke India-UK treaty for Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The treaty can be invoked in a criminal probe case seeking the transfer of persons, including persons in custody, for the purpose of assisting in investigations or giving evidence

ED attaches Marans' assets worth Rs 742 cr in Aircel-Maxis case

ED attaches Marans' assets worth Rs 742 cr in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Assets include Kalanithi Maran's shares worth Rs 139 cr in Sun Direct.

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The ED officer will carry the latest charge sheet filed by the agency against Modi's wife Ami and the recent attachments made by it in the case.

We're a family, doors are open for Pilot: Congress

We're a family, doors are open for Pilot: Congress

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pilot, who is also the president of the state unit of the party, on Tuesday night claimed he has the support of 30 MLAs and the Gehlot government is now in minority.

Post note ban saw 1100 searches, 513 cr recovered

Post note ban saw 1100 searches, 513 cr recovered

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

"Post demonetisation, during November 9, 2016, to January 10, 2017, more than 1,100 searches and surveys were conducted and more than 5,100 notices were issued by the income tax department for verification of suspicious high-value cash deposits," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for about 6 hours

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for about 6 hours

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

NCB Deputy Director General (south-west region) Mutha Ashok Jain told reporters outside the agency's office later that Rhea will be called again on Monday for questioning and recording of her statement like Sunday.

ED seeks Interpol red-corner notice against Mallya

ED seeks Interpol red-corner notice against Mallya

Rediff.com9 May 2016

An official request has been made to the CBI to get a notice issued through its Interpol wing

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in supply of high-altitude tents worth Rs 22 crore to intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing during 2009-13.